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Zoss Family History

Zoss Surname Meaning

Swiss German: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zoss family from?

You can see how Zoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoss family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Zoss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Zoss family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zoss's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Zoss families in 1911.
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What did your Zoss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zoss. 43% of Zoss men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zoss women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoss census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 164 immigration records available for the last name Zoss. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 301 military records available for the last name Zoss. For the veterans among your Zoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoss lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Zoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zoss in 1941 was 47, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zoss ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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